Why does ‘The Babadook’ still haunt? Its director, Jennifer Kent, has some answers

Why does ‘The Babadook’ still haunt? Its director, Jennifer Kent, has some answers

NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — “The Babadook,” when it was released 10 years ago, didn’t seem to portend a cultural sensation. It was the first film by a little-known Australian filmmaker, Jennifer Kent. It had that strange name. On opening weekend, it played in two theaters. But with time, the long shadows of … Read more

Shannon Noll uses hit song to announce major TV sporting news

Shannon Noll uses hit song to announce major TV sporting news

Shannon Noll is asking the big question “What About Free?” in a brand-new campaign letting Aussies in on some major TV news. For the first time, a huge number of sports can be streamed for free and HD on 7plus including footy, cricket, horse racing, boxing, supercars, LIV Golf, AFLW, cycling, hockey, athletics, netball and … Read more

New York magazine says its star political reporter is on leave after a relationship was disclosed

New York magazine says its star political reporter is on leave after a relationship was disclosed

New York magazine says that its highly regarded Washington correspondent, Olivia Nuzzi, is on leave after disclosing that she violated the publication’s standards by having a personal relationship with a former reporting subject. The newsletter Status, which broke the story, and The New York Times both cite unnamed sources in identifying Robert F. Kennedy Jr. … Read more

Alec Baldwin urges judge to stand by dismissal of involuntary manslaughter case in ‘Rust’ shooting

Alec Baldwin urges judge to stand by dismissal of involuntary manslaughter case in ‘Rust’ shooting

SANTA FE, N.M. — Alec Baldwin urged a New Mexico judge on Friday to stand by her decision to skuttle his trial and dismiss an involuntary manslaughter charge against the actor in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of a Western movie. State District Court Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case … Read more

Jimmy Barnes shares huge update after emergency surgery

Jimmy Barnes shares huge update after emergency surgery

Rock legend Jimmy Barnes is finally tasting “freedom” after revealing he has finished recovery from his recent surgery and has been back rehearsing with Cold Chisel. The former Cold Chisel frontman cancelled two months’ worth of shows in August due to “unbearable pain,” with doctors advising urgent surgery. Barnes required surgery after noticing a pain … Read more

‘The West Wing’ cast visits the White House for a 25th anniversary party

‘The West Wing’ cast visits the White House for a 25th anniversary party

WASHINGTON — With President Joe Biden away from the White House, it was left Friday to another man with Oval Office experience to stand at the front of the Rose Garden and give a rousing call to service. Martin Sheen and others from the cast of “The West Wing,” the hit drama about a liberal … Read more

Demi Moore shares rare Bruce Willis update amid dementia battle

Demi Moore shares rare Bruce Willis update amid dementia battle

Demi Moore has offered a rare glimpse into the health of her ex-husband Bruce Willis, as he continues to live with frontotemporal dementia. The actress, who was married to Willis for 11 years, spoke candidly about his condition during an appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Demi Moore on The Drew … Read more

Wojnarowski one of the first significant sports ‘insiders’ to step away from the spotlight

Wojnarowski one of the first significant sports ‘insiders’ to step away from the spotlight

Adam Schefter was surprised the first time he heard his friend Adrian Wojnarowski was considering retiring from his job as ESPN’s NBA reporter. When Wojnarowski announced his decision Wednesday, though, he wasn’t. That’s because Schefter is part of a small circle in sports media that knows what the job of being an insider entails. “To … Read more

Wojnarowski one of the first significant sports ‘insiders’ to step away from the spotlight

Wojnarowski one of the first significant sports ‘insiders’ to step away from the spotlight

Adam Schefter was surprised the first time he heard his friend Adrian Wojnarowski was considering retiring from his job as ESPN’s NBA reporter. When Wojnarowski announced his decision Wednesday, though, he wasn’t. That’s because Schefter is part of a small circle in sports media that knows what the job of being an insider entails. “To … Read more

Kylie Minogue announces major world tour kicking off in Australia

Kylie Minogue announces major world tour kicking off in Australia

Kylie Minogue has announced a world tour for 2025. The Padam Padam singer, 56, also announced that a “sequel” to her 2023 album Tension, which includes nine new tracks, will be released on October 18. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Kylie Minogue announces world tour. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Minogue’s Tension … Read more